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Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (3:30pm)

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Children and adults making art

Family Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, School Break Week
Age Group:
Families

This lab is open to families with children under the age of 18.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: Families
Event Type: STEAM, School Break Week
Details:

This lab is open to families with children under the age of 18.

Smiling teens at a table

Teen Trivia

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games, School Break Week
Age Group:
Teens

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games, School Break Week
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for teenagers.

A photograph of children crafting with cardboard.

Cardboard Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
School Break Week
Age Group:
Kids

Recommended for grades K-6.

Give new life to garbage! Imagine and build fantastic creations with cardboard, plastic, glue, and your imagination. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: School Break Week
Details:

Recommended for grades K-6.

Give new life to garbage! Imagine and build fantastic creations with cardboard, plastic, glue, and your imagination. 

A row of books

Friends of the Library Evening Book Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 105 at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Clubs, Book Club - Adult
Age Group:
Adults

This club meets on the last Tuesday of each month.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 105
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Clubs, Book Club - Adult
Details:

This club meets on the last Tuesday of each month.

Children blowing noise makers

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Department at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
School Break Week, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Recommended for children of all ages and their families. 

Ring in the New Year with dancing, crafts, face painting, snacks, and a special countdown to noon! 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Kids, Families
Event Type: School Break Week, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Recommended for children of all ages and their families. 

Ring in the New Year with dancing, crafts, face painting, snacks, and a special countdown to noon! 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

Early Closing for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Closing
Branches:
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Library Closed for New Year’s Day

All Day
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Closing
Branches:
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Pencil and paper

Writers Group

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 105 at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

Local writers of all kinds meet up to hone their craft. Open to the public.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 105
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Writing Group
Details:

Local writers of all kinds meet up to hone their craft. Open to the public.

A photograph of a family reading a book in a blanket fort.

Family Fort Night

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Wide at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
STEAM, School Break Week
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Join us after hours and build a cozy fort to read in!  Snacks, crafts, games, and a reading of the new picture book Forts with local author, Katie Venit. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Kids, Families
Event Type: STEAM, School Break Week
Registration Required
Details:

Join us after hours and build a cozy fort to read in!  Snacks, crafts, games, and a reading of the new picture book Forts with local author, Katie Venit. 

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Two cartoon robots arm in arm. One is wearing a sweater vest, and the other is holding a mug of cocoa.

Cozy Coloring for Adults (10 a.m.)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, Making & Crafting, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Intended for adults.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Dabble Box, Making & Crafting, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Intended for adults.

Two cartoon robots arm in arm. One is wearing a sweater vest, and the other is holding a mug of cocoa.

Cozy Coloring for Adults (5 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, Making & Crafting, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Intended for adults.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Dabble Box, Making & Crafting, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Intended for adults.

woman writing

Sawdust City Writers Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Carnegie Room (Room 104) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

The Sawdust City Writers group, which operates under the umbrella of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, meets from 6-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. We are an encouraging group.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Writing Group
Details:

The Sawdust City Writers group, which operates under the umbrella of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, meets from 6-7:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. We are an encouraging group.

Nintendo Switch controller

Game On in the Lounge

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 137 at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Room 137
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Games
Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for teenagers.

BYO Book Club Logo

BYO Book Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 105 at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Book Club - Adult
Age Group:
Adults

BYO Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 105
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Book Club - Adult
Details:

BYO Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

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Little Movers Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Little Movers Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for babies on the move (up to 24-months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Little Movers Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for babies on the move (up to 24-months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

Adults sitting in a circle, holding a colorful parachute in the air above little babies.

Bouncing Babies Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Bouncing Babies Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for pre-walkers, starting at birth (0-12 months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Bouncing Babies Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for pre-walkers, starting at birth (0-12 months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Group of smiling teens

Teen Litwits Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room (Room 104) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Book Club - Youth
Age Group:
Teens

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Book Club - Youth
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

A group of families sitting and watching a woman play a ukulele.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Toddler Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Toddler Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.